Accounting Current Topics - BU 476-AD (3 credits)

In partnership with Yaeger CPA Review, Whitworth University will offer an online, for-credit course focusing on the Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) section of the Uniform CPA Exam, taught by Assistant Professor of Accounting Tara Lambert, DBA, CPA. Designed for non-traditional students, this course will allow students to earn credits toward the education requirements for taking the CPA exam, in addition to gaining comprehension of AICPA topics on which they will be tested.

With over forty years of experience preparing candidates to successfully complete the CPA Exam, Yaeger is one of the premiere review course providers in the country.

Accounting Certificate

Looking to start a career in accounting or become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)? Whitworth's accounting certificate is designed to help you learn the accounting principles you need to take the CPA exam. The accounting certificate can be completed on its own in just 22 months or as part of a bachelor's degree program. The 24-credit series begins in January each even-numbered year; prerequisite courses begin in August on odd-numbered years.

Prerequisite Courses

Financial Accounting (3 credits)

Managerial Accounting (3 credits)

Certificate Requirements – 24 credits

BU 334

Intermediate Accounting I

4 credits

BU 335

Intermediate Accounting II

4 credits

BU 332

Cost Accounting

3 credits

BU 466

Principles of Auditing

3 credits

BU 336

Introduction to Taxation

4 credits

BU 357

Financial Management

3 credits

BU 240

Business Law

3 credits

In order to take the CPA exam in the state of Washington, candidates must meet the following education requirements:

At least 150 credits of college education, including...

A baccalaureate or higher degree;

24 credits in accounting subjects (15 at the upper level or graduate level); and

24 credits in business administration subjects

Operations Management Certificate

Show how you can add value to any organization; learn skills you can use across all industries, from human resources to purchasing to administration. Start any summer or fall term.

Complete the certificate in less than one year

Evening classes allow you to attend after work

All courses are held at Whitworth in the U-District

Certificate Requirements - 12 Credits

BU 361

Lean Management

3 credits

MA 256

Elementary Probability & Statistics

3 credits

BU 314

Introduction to Operations Management

3 credits

BU 331

Project Management

3 credits

For-Credit Cost

$550 per credit: $6,600 for the 12-credit series. Course materials provided at no extra cost.